Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

Scabs on the scalp can be caused by inflamed hair follicles or inflamed skin. It can also be caused by infestations of lice or an infection called scalp ringworm. In rare cases, scabs that bleed ...

I have so many memories of my scalp getting burned, my scalp scabbing up in different areas. I don't even think I had the cognition that my hair texture was being changed. KELLY WAIRIMU DAVIS And ...

scabs, an itchy rash — these are just a few of the bothersome symptoms that come with seborrheic dermatitis. This common skin condition often affects oily areas of the body, like the scalp and ...